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Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a farm located in Mijnsheerenland, offering a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal products, as well as numerous outdoor activities for all ages.

Visitors can engage in self-picking activities, with apples and pears available during their respective seasons. Additionally, large quantities of potatoes (Melody variety) can be self-gathered from the barn for bulk purchases, by appointment.

The farm features a shop that sells pure, fresh, and local produce, changing with the seasons. Products include self-grown potatoes and fruit, seasonal vegetables, homemade jams, ready-made stewed pears, eggs, dairy products, fruit juices, and farm-made ice cream. Meadow-raised beef is also available. The shop offers a wide range of dairy from local producers like De Westplaat and Ambachtshoeve, including various types of buttermilk, kefir, yogurts (including vegetable yogurts), custards, quark, milk, cream, butter, and ice cream. Other items include fresh farm fries, local honey from the Hoekse Bijenkorf, and feed apples and carrots.

Beyond the produce, Boerderij de Kikkershoek provides a diverse range of activities and experiences. These include:

Boerengolf (farmer’s golf): An challenging 10-hole course through the orchard, played with a wooden club and clog.
Polder sports: A course featuring activities like water helmet races, hanging from a boiler suit, net crawling, pole walking, clog races, and mud soccer.
Canoeing: To explore the local landscape.
Archery.
Outdoor play: With pedal tractors and go-karts, free for customers meeting a minimum spend in the shop, or a small fee otherwise.
Farm tours.
Workshops: Such as making apple sauce, apple fries, or baking bread.
Raft building.
Treasure hunts and teambuilding activities.

The farm also caters to groups, offering special programs for schools, children’s parties, family outings, and corporate events, often including options for BBQ or lunch.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is committed to offering healthy, artisanal products from the Hoeksche Waard region, minimizing food miles. The farm is located at Maasweg 3, 3271LH Mijnsheerenland, and can be contacted via phone/WhatsApp or email for appointments, reservations, or information. The farm shop typically has specific opening hours from Monday to Saturday, with flexibility for order collection by appointment, even on Sundays.

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